How to Identify and Classify Tomatoes
  • 1. What is the most common way to classify tomatoes?
A) By brand name
B) By size and shape
C) By country of origin
D) By color alone
  • 2. Which tomato type is typically small and round, often eaten whole?
A) Roma tomato
B) Cherry tomato
C) Beefsteak tomato
D) Heirloom tomato
  • 3. What tomato type is known for its elongated shape and is commonly used for sauces?
A) Globe tomato
B) Grape tomato
C) Oxheart tomato
D) Roma tomato
  • 4. Which tomato is characterized by its large size and meaty flesh?
A) Campari tomato
B) Plum tomato
C) Beefsteak tomato
D) Pear tomato
  • 5. What distinguishes heirloom tomatoes from hybrid tomatoes?
A) Heirlooms are resistant to more diseases.
B) Heirlooms are always red.
C) Heirlooms are smaller than hybrids.
D) Heirlooms breed true-to-type from saved seeds.
  • 6. Which color indicates an unripe tomato?
A) Green
B) Red
C) Yellow
D) Purple
  • 7. What is a common visual characteristic of grape tomatoes?
A) Oblong shape
B) Pointed end
C) Ribbed sides
D) Dented surface
  • 8. Which tomato is known for its rich, complex flavor and often unusual color?
A) Hybrid tomato
B) Heirloom tomato
C) Green tomato
D) Canned tomato
  • 9. What is the typical use for San Marzano tomatoes?
A) Making tomato sauce
B) Grilling
C) Eating raw in salads
D) Stuffing
  • 10. What is a key indicator of ripeness in most tomatoes?
A) Slightly soft to the touch
B) Very hard
C) Completely green
D) Having a glossy shine
  • 11. Which tomato type is typically grown on the vine and sold still attached?
A) Cherry tomato
B) Plum tomato
C) Beefsteak tomato
D) Campari tomato
  • 12. What does 'determinate' mean in the context of tomato plant growth?
A) The plant grows to a certain size and then stops.
B) The plant requires special support.
C) The plant grows indefinitely.
D) The plant only produces one type of tomato.
  • 13. What does 'indeterminate' mean in the context of tomato plant growth?
A) The plant requires no pruning.
B) The plant continues to grow and produce fruit throughout the season.
C) The plant stops growing after reaching a certain height.
D) The plant produces only early-season tomatoes.
  • 14. Which characteristic is NOT commonly used for tomato classification?
A) Shape
B) Color
C) Size
D) Leaf shape
  • 15. What is the best way to store ripe tomatoes?
A) In a sealed plastic bag
B) In direct sunlight
C) At room temperature
D) In the refrigerator
  • 16. Which of these tomatoes is considered a paste tomato?
A) Roma
B) Brandywine
C) Sungold
D) Early Girl
  • 17. What disease is characterized by dark, sunken spots on the bottom of tomatoes?
A) Early blight
B) Fusarium wilt
C) Blossom-end rot
D) Septoria leaf spot
  • 18. Which pest commonly infests tomato plants and sucks the sap from the leaves?
A) Whiteflies
B) Aphids
C) Tomato hornworms
D) Spider mites
  • 19. What type of support structure is often used for indeterminate tomato plants?
A) Ground cover
B) No support
C) Tomato cage
D) Raised bed
  • 20. What is the primary purpose of pruning tomato plants?
A) To make the plant more ornamental
B) To encourage bushier growth
C) To prevent the plant from flowering
D) To improve airflow and fruit production
  • 21. What is the benefit of using mulch around tomato plants?
A) To retain moisture and suppress weeds
B) To prevent the plants from growing too tall
C) To add nutrients to the soil
D) To attract pollinators
  • 22. Which of these is NOT a common color for ripe tomatoes?
A) Blue
B) Red
C) Green
D) Yellow
  • 23. What type of soil is generally best for growing tomatoes?
A) Well-drained, loamy soil
B) Sandy soil
C) Clay soil
D) Compacted soil
  • 24. What is the best time of day to water tomato plants?
A) Midday
B) Early morning
C) Late afternoon
D) Evening
  • 25. What is the term for grafting two different tomato varieties together?
A) Cloning
B) Propagation
C) Grafting
D) Hybridization
  • 26. Which tomato variety is known for its green when ripe color?
A) Green Zebra
B) Black Krim
C) Cherokee Purple
D) San Marzano
  • 27. What is the purpose of 'hardening off' tomato seedlings?
A) To make them resistant to pests
B) To encourage faster growth
C) To acclimate them to outdoor conditions
D) To change their color
  • 28. Which of these is a common use for green tomatoes?
A) Tomato paste
B) Caprese salad
C) Tomato juice
D) Fried green tomatoes
  • 29. What is the recommended spacing between tomato plants in a garden?
A) 2-3 feet
B) 6 inches
C) 1 foot
D) 4-5 feet
  • 30. Which nutrient is crucial for fruit development in tomatoes?
A) Nitrogen
B) Phosphorus
C) Potassium
D) Calcium
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